Business Development Director

EQUANS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join EQUANS as a Business Development Director in the UK, where you'll spearhead our decarbonisation consulting efforts. Your role will involve sales strategy development, client engagement, and leading proposals to enhance our consulting services in the energy sector. Enjoy a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and the opportunity to shape the future of energy services.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life cover at 3x annual salary

10% bonus

Private health insurance

Employee discount schemes

Cycle to work scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities and training

Employee referral rewards

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development in energy/environmental advisory services.
• Solid understanding of UK public and private bidding environments.
• Experience in sales pursuit and bid development.

Responsibilities

• Engaging in field sales with existing customers to promote and close CS services.
• Collaborating with account management and sales teams to promote ECS services.
• Leading proposals and presentations for consulting work and major contracts.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Strategy

Client Engagement

Networking

Proposal Development

Education

Degree in business or a technical field

Tools

Salesforce

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Business Development Director, Royaume-Uni

Client: EQUANS

Location: Royaume-Uni, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide. We have an exciting new opportunity for a Business Development Director to support and grow our decarbonisation consulting business.

Our Carbon Shift consulting business focuses on delivering realisable climate action and net zero plans, supported by capabilities in heat decarbonisation, regeneration, Facilities Management, Project delivery, EVs, smart buildings, and renewables. Carbon Shift has developed strong expertise and a client base around net zero and energy transition, and is now expanding into climate adaptation and resilience solutions.

Key activities

The Business Development Director will work with the Carbon Shift MD and team to develop a sales plan targeting internal and external customers. Responsibilities include:

• Engaging in field sales with existing customers to promote and close CS services.
• Collaborating with account management and sales teams to promote ECS services.
• Developing and executing external campaigns for targeted markets.
• Leading proposals and presentations for consulting work and major contracts.
• Liaising with consulting group leaders to develop client-specific offers.
• Managing a sales pipeline in coordination with operational teams.
• Presenting to management and building a network with UK and global sales professionals.
• Transitioning delivery opportunities into the pipeline.
• Growing revenue with existing and new customers in line with business plans.
• Leading bid processes and ensuring effective handovers.
• Ensuring compliance with governance processes.
• Engaging customers throughout proposal development.
• Providing updates to internal reporting systems like Salesforce.
• Applying experience in sales pursuit, bid development, and marketing.
• Networking and creating business conversations.
• Having solid experience in business development within energy/environmental advisory services.
• Understanding UK public and private bidding environments.
• Holding a degree in business or a technical field.

What we offer

Competitive salary and benefits, including:

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life cover at 3x annual salary
• 10% bonus
• Private health insurance
• Employee discount schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• CSR days
• Learning opportunities and training
• Employee referral rewards
• Access to employee networks (WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, etc.)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Who we are

EQUANS is a global leader in energy services, with nearly 50,000 employees across 50+ countries and an annual turnover of over €17 billion. In the UK & Ireland, we provide technical, FM, regeneration, and energy services, focusing on smart buildings, green mobility, and renewables. We support the energy transition towards net zero and digital/industrial transformation. EQUANS is part of the Bouygues group.

Next steps

If interested, please register, apply, and track your application. Our Resourcing Team will review your application and contact you.

We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals, and those with disabilities to promote diversity and inclusion. We consider transferable skills for candidates who do not meet all technical requirements but can demonstrate their ability to succeed in this role within a flexible working environment.

At EQUANS, we value a supportive and inclusive culture where everyone’s voice is heard. Join us to be part of a diverse workforce that delivers better results for all stakeholders.